In complex litigation, understanding when a document is protected by attorney-client privilege can be challenging, especially when privilege issues arise in multidistrict litigation (MDL) like the In ...

(Reuters) - The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has opted against a test for attorney-client privilege that would have broadened the scope of the shield for communications in which lawyers provide ...

"Given our increasingly complex regulatory landscape, attorneys often wear dual hats, serving as both a lawyer and a trusted business advisor," wrote Ninth Circuit Judge Kenneth Lee. "Our court, ...

"I'm wondering if you would just comment on the ancient legal principle of 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it,'" Justice Elena Kagan said. At least three justices seemed wary of creating a test that ...

WASHINGTON (CN) — An anonymous law firm faced an uphill battle at the Supreme Court on Monday as it argued that attorney-client privilege covers communications spanning both legal and nonlegal advice.

A recent High Court appeal decision in Ahuja Investments Limited v (1) Victorygame Limited and (2) Surjit Singh Pandher has permitted a creative, yet deceptive, litigation strategy by a claimant ...

WEST BEND -- An optional test given to some eighth graders in West Bend is sparking controversy and prompted the district to cancel the questionnaire altogether. The test was given to 150 Badger ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rae Guyse started studying for the bar exam just a week after graduating from the University of Texas School of Law. “There’s really no down time,” she laughed. For Guyse, there hasn’t ...

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